When we realize the shortness of life, we begin to see the importance of making every moment count.
Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow.
Dillon Burroughs (born 1976) is a best-selling American writer with nearly 40 books published. His birthplace is Norwalk, Ohio.
How wonderful that God personally cares about those things that worry us and prey upon our thoughts. Not a single nagging, aching, worrisome, stomach-tensing, blood-pressure-raising thought escapes His notice.
From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind.
Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.
Our position in the Lord affects everything about us–attitudes, emotions, conversation, and conduct.
From Ephesians 1:20-21: “God put this power to work in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.”
The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.
Experience is a good teacher, but her fees are very high.
William Ralph Inge (1860-1954) was an English-born writer and Anglican pastor.
If you don’t have peace, it isn’t because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you,but you can control what happens in you.
From Isaiah 26:3: “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.”
John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.
There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.
One forgets so quickly one’s own youth.
Graham Greene (1904-1991) was an English writer and journalist. He has been regarded as one of the leading novelists of the 20th century.
Being alone when one’s belief is firm, is not to be alone.
From Psalm 18:30: “This God—His way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.”
Berthold Auerbach (1812-1882) was a German poet and novelist.
Destiny plans a different route and fulfills the dream in ways we couldn’t have expected.
Creativity is the art of the impossible.
Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist. Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.
The rich man is not one who is possession of much, but one who gives much.
From Mark 21:41-44: “He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then He called His disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.'”
John Chrysostom served the early Christian church during the late 4th century and early 5th century in Constantinople where he preached and was a prolific writer.
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